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| The process whereby individuals acquire political knowledge, attittudes and beliefs. |
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| Those factors that contribute to political socialization by shaping formal and informal learning |
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| The people who exercise a major influence on the policymaking process |
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| the popular acceptance of a government and its officials as rightful authorities in the exercise of power |
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| The extent to which individuals believe that they can influence the policymaking process |
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| Internal political efficacy |
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The assessment by an individual of his or her personal ability to influence the policymaking process
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| External political efficacy |
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| The assessment of an individual of the responsiveness of government to his or her concerns |
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